Ultra-fast charging network provider Evie Networks drops time-based charging, but lifts the kWh charge at its network of charging stations.
Japan to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035. Will Australia follow or become a Cuba?
Reports emerge that Japan may ban all new petrol and diesel sales by 2035, leaving Australia with nothing to do but fall in line, or bury its head in the petrol tank.
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition
The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
Victoria petrol and diesel cars to get ICE-y reception in EV parking spots
Combustion engine and non-pluggable hybrid vehicles will be fined if found parking in electric car parking spots.
NSW and ACT ministers play it cool on electric car tax
Senior ministers in NSW and the ACT extinguish ideas of following other states in adding an EV tax, a move that is at odds with other jurisdictions around the world.
EV tax will smash electric vehicle sales and lift emissions, UQ study finds
University of Queensland research into effect of taxing electric vehicles finds without introducing buying incentives will slash sales by 25% and increase emissions by 40%.
“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax
News that Victoria will join SA in introducing electric vehicle tax is met with strong opposition with industry stakeholders saying it is “backwards” and “will kill off” the fledgling EV industry.
“Pay as you grow”: Tritium launches scalable EV charging platform
Brisbane-based Tritium launches modular electric vehicle charging platform that will enable sites to scale up charging rates as demand grows.
ACT drivers to access free rego and zero interest loans for electric cars
ACT drivers can soon access zero interest loans and free registration for buying an EV, a stark contrast to approaches being considered by other states.
China-made Tesla Model 3 in RHD and Model Y spotted
Key Model 3 and Model Y sightings, along with imminent expansion into Singapore, signal changes are afoot for Tesla in Asia Pacific region.
